Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Please join Futures Without Violence for a critical discussion on the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault and maternal health and how innovative reforms in California can be leveraged to reduce violence and improve health across the state.
This discussion will explore the significant and often overlooked consequences that interpersonal violence has on maternity health outcomes.
Panelists will present the latest research on the impact of violence on maternal health outcomes, best practices for addressing violence in the clinical setting and policy recommendations for the MediCal program.
Agenda:
• Summary of the research on the correlation between violence and adverse maternal health outcomes.
• Effective strategies for healthcare professionals to address violence in the maternity care setting.
• Policy recommendations for improving maternal health outcomes in the MediCal program.
*Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. We hope to see you there!